Autism Spectrum Disorders Added Authorization

ASDA Authorization for California Special Education Teachers

Alliant offers a convenient and affordable program through which to earn a recommendation
for the Autism Spectrum Disorders Added Authorization as a California special education instructor. This ASDA authorization program is
approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing and satisfies all CCTC
requirements.

Accelerated Workshop with Portfolio Program

This accelerated program results in the ASDAA recommendation through successful completion
of an intensive two-day workshop (often on a single weekend) plus portfolio. The portfolio
demonstrates your professional experience and learning in the field and serves as
evidence of meeting ASD standards and competencies. Please review portfolio requirements - (PDF).

Portfolios are due within six weeks of attending your designated program date. Extensions
may be granted as necessary. Portfolios are typically evaluated within two-three weeks
of submission. Once evaluated and with a satisfactory result, recommendations are
issued to the CCTC within one-two weeks provided that the full program cost has been
paid.

Graduate units earned: 3

Cost: $900(Note: payment is not due at time of registration/application, but will be due immediately
upon receipt of billing statement)

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Order a Transcript (may only be ordered after a final grade has been awarded and full tuition payment
has been made)

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Traditional Evening and Weekend Program

Alliant also offers a 12-unit format of the the program that may be completed in one
semester with on-site evening courses and once monthly Saturday seminars. The program
is subject to Alliant's regular tuition rates.Please note: Alliant is not currently accepting applications to the traditional evening
and weekend program.